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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.33, 13,886.44 and 2,686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.33, 13,886.44 and 2,686.37 is: 4,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.33 : 13,886.44 = 2,686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.33/13,886.44 = 2,686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.33x = 13,886.44 × 2,686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.33x = 37,304,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,304,039.67/9,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.37

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